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Films I've Seen in 2017 (April)

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243

7.2

Fences (2016)

When: April 2nd
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: DVD from Netflix.
What'd I Think?: Smart, well written, powerful character drama.
My Rating: 10/10
Other Notes: NA.

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285

6.5

Nerve (2016)

When: April 3rd
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: DVD from Netflix.
What'd I Think?: Sometimes obvious, but exciting, gripping social satire.
My Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: NA.

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340

5.2

6.3

The Boss Baby (2017)

When: April 3rd
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Some funny moments, but inconsistent, and kind of dumb.
My Rating: 5/10
Other Notes: NA.

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411

7.6

7.7

Wait Until Dark (1967)

When: April 3rd
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: 10/10
My Rating: Tense, gripping, well realized, high-concept thriller.
Other Notes: NA.

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1550

6.5

6.9

Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989)

When: April 4th
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Fun, creative, entertaining adventure.
My Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

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1795

6.7

6.9

Crank (2006)

When: April 5th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Explosive, stupid, but gleefully entertaining high-concept action film.
My Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

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158

6.2

6.6

Going in Style (2017)

When: April 6th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: By-the-numbers plot and script, elevated by chemistry between the three leads.
My Rating: 6/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: April 23rd
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Charming, if flawed, crime caper.
My Rating: 6/10
Other Notes: NA.

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7.4

7.2

Going in Style (1979)

When: April 6th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: A dark, engaging, and poignant social satire.
My Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: NA.

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7.5

6.4

The Case for Christ (2017) (2017)

When: April 8th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Well filmed, engaging human drama, that will speak to the converted, though probably not for the unconverted.
My Rating: 7/10
Other Notes: NA.

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623

5.7

6.3

Ghost in the Shell (2017)

When: April 8th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Visually stunning, engaging, and exciting.
My Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: NA.

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532

7.3

8.4

Your Name (2016)

When: April 9th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: A beautiful, original, tearjerking and sweet film, that is unique, funny and nearly perfect.
My Rating: 10/10
Other Notes: I watched the English Dubbed Version.

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6.7

Denial (2016)

When: April 9th-10th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Well acted and interesting drama, but not quite as powerful or effective as if could have been.
My Rating: 7/10
Other Notes: NA.

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320

6.8

6.6

Jackie (2016)

When: April 10th
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: DVD from Netflix.
What'd I Think?: Bizarrely paced, but intelligent biopic.
My Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: NA.

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425

6.6

6.7

The Pirates! Band of Misfits (2012)

When: April 15th
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Disjointed, but funny family adventure.
My Rating: 7/10
Other Notes: NA.

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202

7.4

7.6

Gifted (2017)

When: April 16th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Sometimes schmaltzy, but charming, sweet drama.
My Rating: 7/10
Other Notes: NA.

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4707

8.1

Trainspotting (1996)

When: April 16th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: Online.
What'd I Think?: Dark, disturbing, realistic, and memorable illustration of addiction.
My Rating: 10/10
Other Notes: NA.

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1117

6.2

Crank 2: High Voltage (2009)

When: April 16th-17th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Extreme, insane, stupid, entertaining.
My Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: NA.

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1013

5.8

6.3

Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991)

When: April 17th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Worthy sequel is fun and original.
My Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

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399

5.7

6.6

The Fate of the Furious (2017)

When: April 18th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Over the top action is entertaining, even if the story is soap-opera-ish.
My Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: NA.

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351

6.9

7.1

T2 Trainspotting (2017)

When: April 19th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: A worthy continuation is not as memorable as the first film, but still well written and entertaining.
My Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: NA.

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174

6.4

6.3

Free Fire (2016)

When: April 20th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Minimalistic film is simple, but entertaining and well shot.
My Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

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116

5.7

Ben-Hur (2016)

When: April 23rd
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: DVD from Netflix.
What'd I Think?: Not as good as original film, but still has some great moments, even if it feels rushed.
My Rating: 7/10
Other Notes: NA.

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613

7.5

8.1

Hacksaw Ridge (2016)

When: April 25th
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Poignant, brutal, rewarding examination of pacifism and war.
My Rating: 10/10
Other Notes: NA.

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451

6.1

6.4

Now You See Me 2 (2016)

When: April 30th
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: DVD from Netflix.
What'd I Think?: Sometimes doesn't make sense, but is guiltily enjoyable, flashy, and fun.
My Rating: 7/10
Other Notes: NA.

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